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Ottmo Weekly Times». Wednesday. January 19, 2000 - 9 Waterfoul enjoying the frigid waters of Lake Ontario on Monday, the coldest day yet this year. Ontario Power Generation sponsors Bowl for Millions Big Brothers of Clarington is pleased to announce its partnership partnership with Ontario Power Generation Darlington for the annual "Bowl for Millions" campaign. "Bowl for Millions" is Big Brothers largest fundraising fundraising effort of the year with $20,000 raised in 1999. This year's goal is $25,000 in support support of Big Brother's and Mentoring Programs. Ontario Power Generation has generously generously sponsored this year's campaign with a donation of $5,000 and looks forward to continued support of Big Brothers of Clarington. "Bowl for Millions" is a Canada-wide event, which takes place annually annually during February and March. In celebration, the Municipality of Clarington will proclaim February 21 -26, 2000 as "Bowl for Millions Week" at a flag raising ceremony to be held on January 31, 2000 at the Town Hall in Bowmanville. Pledge sheets will automatically automatically be mailed to bowlers who participated in 1999. New bowlers are encouraged to contact contact the Big Brothers office at 623-6646, for pledge sheets and to book a bowling time. Proceeds raised during this event allow Big Brothers of Clarington to continue delivering delivering the highest quality, volunteer-based volunteer-based mentoring programs to boys and girls in the Clarington community. , Big Brothers of Clarington invites organizations, restau- , rants, businesses, industries, churches, service clubs, and others - to put together a team of 4 to 6 bowlers. No bowling experience is required! If you can't get a team together, come out yourself and enjoy the fun. If you wish to support Big Brothers but are unable to bowl, a donation may be made to the "Bowl for Millions" campaign at the Big Brothers Office on Scugog Street. In order to compete compete for prizes, team members must each raise a minimum of $20.00 in pledges. Individual and team prizes will be award ed to the top fundraisers. These include a "Getaway for two to Stage West", "Party Sub from Subway", "Weight in Wings from Einsteins", and fabulous Big Brothers' clothing. Terrific door prizes will also be drawn during each of the game times. Bowlers will receive one free game of bowling, free shoe rental and a beverage, generously generously donated by Liberty Bowl as well as refreshments donated by Tim Hortons of Courtice. Big Brothers appreciates the commitment of local business and you - to the children of Clarington. Everyone who Bowls for Big Brothers is a Winner! Come out and support us, or consider volunteering as a Big Brother, Mentor or Couple Match - you're helping to make a difference, one child at a time - "It's Kid Stuff!" IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington Community Services Department The Municipality of Clarington requires March Break and Summer Day Camp Staff for Courtice Community Complex and the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. Positions available: CAMP SUPERVISORS LEAD COUNSELLORS CAMP COUNSELLORS March Break runs from March 13th to 17th, 2000. . Summer Day Camps run from July 3rd to August 25th, 2000, Monday to Friday. Candidates must have prior experience dealing with children ages 4 to 15 and be a minimum of 17 years of age. Minimum qualifications for these positions include basic rescuer CPR and Standard First Akh Anyone wishing more information should contact the Community Services Department at 623-3379 ext. 272. Interested candidates should submit an application in writing and resume no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 4th, 2000 to: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer - 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LlC 3A6 Please quote file #5-00 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contracted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection. SZ\ g MUNICIPALITY OF ( clarington ONTARIO Publication Date - January 19, 2000 P.O. # 7644 &C01AÙ th& toÀt <jumd Places I've Done Time Cowboys Looks sure can be deceiving sometimes. The first time 1 met Twink ed pretty easy to me. 1 practiced on a milk cow for the next week or so and came along fairly well. Owns, I was fooled. When someone introduced me to him at a party, 1 took one look, and thought, 'what a dainty doily he was." What a surprise. I was staying with some friends I knew in High River, Alberta, where Twink was a rancher and rodeo rider. Later I learned he was probably the best • all-round cowboy in the Canada, and one of the top five in the world. Fie rode bucking bronce's and brahma bulls. Being a cowboy is the best way to get girls falling all over you, and I said, "that'll be me, I 'm going to be a cowboy." That night Twink and I had many drinks for the 'cause' (I had forgotten for what cause) but Twink promised to take me back to the ranch and teach me how to' ride. The next morning we were up early. ■ I had a han'g-over big time, my head was pounding, but it didn't seem to bother Twink. He put me in a bucking chute, on a bronc and out into the ring I went. Two bucks out and thé bronc stopped, dug in his front feet, I flew over his head and landed on my own and nearly bashed my brains in ( if I had any). I swore I would never ride another bronc. That night we went to another party; and when the girls swarmed around Twink, I changed my mind and decided to give it one more try, Twink thought maybe I w'as more suited to riding bulls, He made it sound and look so easy. He said it was like sitting in a rocking chair. He said you have to lean ahead with the bull, spur him, then rock back. It sound- Then I entered a rodeo and was ready to ride a bull. Twink always rode with his mouth full of tobacco so he wouldn't bite his tongue. He said it also helped to keep his teth clenched. The bull I drew was a big old black one that weighed about 1400 lbs. and was called 'Midnight'. The first thing the bull did was try to crush my leg against the chute. When I yelled "let us out," I swallowed the tobacco juice. The bull shot out and took two steps. I spun around to the left and flew off. I could hear Twink yelling "let go of the riggen you damn doorknob" as the bull dragged me around the arena. In,all the excitement, I had forgotten to let go and pulled the ligaments in my shoulder, and swallowed the tobacco. That night at the party the girls gathered around and even Twink lied about the ride that I'd made. After my shoulder 1- healed* I tried a few more rides and eventually eventually rode a bull for the full time. The eight seconds seemed forever, but I didn't get many points because the bull didn't buck. I think he felt sorry for me. Twink had a hat full of eagle feathers and he did give me one for luck. I talked to Twink over the festive season. He's still ranching ranching and rodeoing. I told him that I still walk like a cowboy, and when the girls ask if I'm a cowboy? I say, "oh yeah, for sure, but I don't ride much anymore." anymore." Call me to buy or sell... Orono and area's real estate representative... Krystyna Jones 983-6013 Realty-Net ASSOCIATES " (DURHAM)lnc. 1060 Simcoe St. N., #103, Ostiawa TEL: (905) 721-2112